Freeport, Grand Bahama - Reports are that on Monday 27th August 2018, shortly before 9:00pm, officers of Rapid Response Unit, acting on information and armed with a search warrant, proceeded to a residence on Bruce Avenue, where they discovered (3) .45 ammunition. Two males of that residence was arrested and taken into police custody.

POLICE ARE APPEALING TO ANYONE WITH INFORMATION REGARDING ANY CRIME, NO MATTER HOW SMALL OR INSIGNIFICANT (THE TIP) MAY SEEM, TO ANONYMOUSLY CALL POLICE AT 919 OR CRIME STOPPERS AT 328-TIPS (8477) (NEW PROVIDENCE) OR 1-242-300-8477 (FAMILY ISLANDS.)

BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY TIPS FOR STUDENT-

Find an easy way to walk to and from school or the bus stop and use
the same route every day.Always walk with a brother, sister, neighbor,
friend or with other students. Strength is in numbers.

Do not talk to strangers or go anywhere with them or take anything
from them. If a stranger approached you, tell your parents or a trusted
adult such as a teacher.

Never get into a vehicle with a stranger, or with anyone without your parents’ permission.

Look both ways before crossing the street.

Never run into the street.

Know your parents full name, telephone numbers and your address
(street name and house number. If you have trouble remembering them,
write it down and keep it ina safe place.

BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORIST –

Slow down and obey ALL traffic laws and speed limit.

Speed limit in school zones are 15MPH from 7:30am to 9:00am and from 2:30pm to 4:00pm

Be extra cautious around school crossing areas

When driving in school zones or neighborhoods, watch for children
who may be in a hurry to get to school and may not be thinking of their
safety

Watch for children walking in the street, especially where there are no sidewalks. Be alert and ready to stop.

Always stop for a school bus or jitney that has to stop to load or unload passengers.

Before entering a pedestrian crossing area, be sure there are no pedestrian crossing, if so, stop and allow them to cross.

When passing a parked vehicle, check for children who may run into the street